Gladiatori a Pompei [Italian]

By Luciana Jacobelli

The brutal, thrilling world of gladiators was a popular motif in the art of Pompeii, as this informative book demonstrates. Gladiators at Pompeii, illustrated with striking Pompeiian depictions of these ancient combatants, presents a complete picture of the gladiators of the Roman Empire and the highly organized and regulated tournaments in which they competed. Luciana Jacobelli reveals the latest evidence on the best-documented categories of gladiators, their origins, social status, equipment, and training. Originally staged for the funeral rights of prominent Roman citizens, gladiatorial games eventually became a tool for career politicians to both gain popularity and appease the often turbulent masses. While most gladiators were slaves or prisoners of war forced into a career of battle, others were criminals or free men from prominent families who aspired to fame and fortune. Surprisingly, there are even records of women gladiators.Gladiators at Pompeii offers a riveting account of the lives and exploits of these Roman warriors, who continue to capture and enthrall the popular imagination today.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: Italian
• ISBN: 8882652157
• ISBN13: 9788882652159
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: L'Erma Di Bretschneider
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.8" x 9.6"